"Looking at Colin Kaepernick's situation, at some point there needs to be a resolution to some of this jump-the-gun, witch-hunt scenario we're seeing," Harbaugh said Friday, according to the Bay Area News Group.

"I've seen one side reported. I've heard the other side," Harbaugh said. "I feel very good there'll be a good resolution, and hopefully a just one, too. I hate to see his reputation be the victim."

Harbaugh elaborated on his opinion regarding the matter.

"Winston Churchill had a great quote: 'A lie will get halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to put on its pants,'" Harbaugh said. "At some point there needs to be a resolution to this scenario. The only victim in Colin's case is Colin's reputation."

Harbaugh leaves no doubt where he stands on the matter. The Niners are being more cautious. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported last week that the Niners pulled the plug on Kaepernick contract negotiations until the Miami incident is resolved.